by Weston Leavens | Feb 21, 2013 | Patio Covers, Redwood Decks
Installing Patio Cover Makes Winery Deck Livable and Inviting
Often a patio cover can make the difference in having a deck that’s basically useless transformed into an inviting living space. That’s what spelled success with this winery deck that was so drenched in sun that it wasn’t usable. Here were the factors that made it tricky to design a good project…
by Weston Leavens | Feb 21, 2013 | Cherrywood Decking, Fine Decks, Patio Covers
Our elegant patio cover and Evergrain Cherrywood decking deck solution transformed this Western exposure, hot afternoon sun, Windsor, Sonoma County back yard into a comfortable, inviting living area. Design challenes of two roof levels, required graceful transition, minimum of posts, no nails or screws on surface meant doubling rafters with custom corbels on the ends and hanging them from a hanging beam.
by Weston Leavens | Feb 15, 2011 | Fine Decks, Patio Covers, Redwood Decks, Stairs
Photos of large redwood deck with two patio shade covers and commanding views. Deck creates comfortable outdoor living space around the live oak tree, integrated into the amazing landscape. Two staircases on each end provide easy access to the yard below.
by Weston Leavens | May 21, 2010 | Arbors and Pergolas, Patio Covers
This Modern Patio Cover Makes an Elegant Architectural Statement
This modern style patio cover uses flush beams and square lattice to provide shade and an elegant architectural statement – both functional and classy. Here are some photos showing the beams and lattice…